How Many Syllables In Frightened?
2syllables
Frightened has 2 syllables, frigh-tened. It is a disyllabic word.
frightened
/ˈfraɪ.tənd/ UK /ˈfraɪ.t̬ənd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, frigh.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/fraɪ.tənd/
Division By Letters
frigh-tened
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Frightened
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | fr | aɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | t | ə | nd | CVCC | closed |
Why Frightened Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in frightened?
Frightened has 2 syllables, frigh-tened. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfraɪ.tənd/.
Which syllable is stressed in frightened?
The first syllable, frigh, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of frightened?
Frightened has the structure CCV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide frightened into syllables?
By sound, fraɪ.tənd. By letters, as a spelling guide, frigh-tened.